Turner County Family Court Records Search

Turner County family court records are filed and maintained at the Superior Court Clerk office in Ashburn, Georgia. The Cordele Judicial Circuit handles all family law matters here.

Turner County Clerk of Superior Court

The Superior Court Clerk in Turner County keeps all family court records for the area. This office handles divorce filings, child custody cases, child support orders, and protective order requests. It is on East College Avenue in Ashburn. You can go there in person to look up records and ask for copies. The staff can help you track down a specific case if you have a case number or the names of the parties.

Turner County family court records are stored at this one location. There is no branch. The clerk takes new filings and hands out copies of existing records. Certified copies carry the court seal. They cost more than plain copies, but they are what most agencies require. Bring your ID if you want certified documents from the Turner County clerk. Walk-in service is the quickest way to get records.

Family Court Case Types in Turner County

Turner County Superior Court processes a range of family law cases. Divorce cases are the most common. One spouse must have lived in Georgia for six months before filing. The case goes to the county where the other spouse lives, or the filing spouse's county if both sides agree. Turner County family court records for a divorce include the petition, any agreement, and the final decree signed by the judge.

Child custody is another major type of family court record in Turner County. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3, the court decides custody based on the best interest of the child. Children age 14 and older can pick which parent to live with. The court usually follows that choice. For kids 11 to 13, the judge listens but has more say. Turner County family court records for custody include all the terms, visitation plans, and any special conditions.

Protective orders get filed in Turner County too. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3, a person can get a temporary order lasting up to 30 days. There is no fee. After a hearing, the judge can issue a final order for one to three years.

Searching Turner County Records Online

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority runs a statewide search tool that covers Turner County. You can search court records, deeds, and liens online. A monthly account is $14.95, plus $0.50 per page. This lets you search Turner County family court records without driving to Ashburn.

The GSCCCA search portal provides access to Turner County records along with all other Georgia counties. Here is the portal.

Results show case numbers, dates, and document types. Full copies may need a fee or an in-person visit. The tool works best when you know at least one party name in the Turner County case.

Child Support Records in Turner County

Child support in Turner County falls under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. The court keeps jurisdiction, so the same court can modify a support order later. The Turner County clerk stores all child support family court records. The Georgia Division of Child Support Services enforces payments statewide.

DCSS can help open new cases, find parents, set up paternity, and change existing orders. Call 1-877-423-4746. Lobbies are open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Monday and Friday visits need an appointment. Turner County residents use DCSS for enforcement while the court keeps the official family court records on file.

Turner County Adoption and Paternity Records

Adoption records in Turner County are sealed. Georgia law does not allow public access. You need a court order. O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2 gives the Superior Court sole power over adoption cases. The files are at the clerk office in Ashburn, but they are not available like other family court records.

Paternity cases are public. Turner County family court records for paternity set who the legal father is. This affects child support, custody, and inheritance. The Georgia Putative Father Registry is available for men who want to protect their rights.

Attorneys can file through Odyssey eFileGA. The system runs all day and night. You get email updates when the Turner County clerk processes filings.

Getting Copies of Turner County Court Orders

Go to the clerk office at 219 E. College Avenue in Ashburn for copies. Bring a case number or the names of the people in the case. Staff will pull the file and copy what you need. Certified copies carry the court seal. Plain copies cost less but are not always accepted.

Mail requests work. Send your request with case details, return address, and a check for fees. Call (229) 567-2011 to find out what it costs. Mail processing takes longer. If Turner County family court records have sensitive info, the clerk may review what can be sent.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Turner County. Make sure family court records are filed in the right county.